My goal is to understand the current demand and rental potential for ADUs in this part of the city, as well as the costs involved in building.

What happens to your value if you close, choose not to get it permitted, and then the city says you can't do it and you lose the income?

I have seen some long term friendships fall apart as a result and not sure that is anyone's end goal. 

If my response is in line with your business and goals, please let's discuss this further.

A borrower must choose his or her own contractors to perform the needed renovation.Ø All Contractors participating in the HomeStyle Renovation Program must complete a Contractor Profile Report.

I handle St Augustine/Ponte Vedra/Palm Coast but can certainly help with Jacksonville and based on your goals there may be other opportunities to explore.To cover off insurance from previous comments, the market has changed and it is competitive with new carriers entering the market. 

You will need to look at your goals (and if you haven’t laid out a plan for what you want to accomplish in the next 10 years you should do so).

That approach might not serve the seller well, especially since the goal is to genuinely help them by offering a reliable quick solution.My current thought is to focus on networking and building a solid and extensive buyers list and understanding their ideal investment criteria upfront.

and our goal is to list the house on March 6, 2025 which is a 4 month turn around.

The accounting software that you choose should not impact your relationship with your accountant as long as you can provide them a report that is easy to read and understand.I would suggest, if possible, to change softwares at the start of a year as it would make things easier.Furthermore, make sure you to carryover all balance sheet ending balances to your new accounting software.Best of luck